CODISSIA INTEC Technology Centre to host the First Large Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019.
After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen Coimbatore to host its three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention from Oct 20 to 22.
Prior to 2019, many cities in India were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels and restaurants as they attended their annual conventions. In 2020, the pandemic interrupted that tradition when the Witnesses canceled their in-person events throughout the world and held their convention programs as virtual events in more than 500 languages. Beginning September 1, 2023, the Witnesses will bring that tradition back to Coimbatore.
“As much as we loved the convenience and quality of our virtual conventions, nothing can replace being together in a large group setting,” said Mr. Norman D’Souza, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
“While our online conventions reached millions around the world and kept our communities safe, we long to get back to our joyful fellowship at these large gatherings.”
Some 6,000 conventions will be held worldwide as part of the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention series. In India alone, 74 conventions will be held in more than 40 host cities in 17 languages. From Friday through Sunday, six convention sessions will explore the quality of patience, highlighting its modern-day relevance through Scriptural examples.
A prerecorded drama will be featured in two parts during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions.
The convention is open to the public and no collection is taken. Please find the information below on the convention location and date.
Location: CODISSIA INTEC Technology Centre, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, G.V. Fair Grounds, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641014, TN. Dates: October 20 to 22, 2023; November 3 to 5, 2023; November 10 to 12, 2023. For Any Queries: Spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses – Norman D’Souza. PH: 9834109783.